Top 5 festive fundraising ideas

With Christmas on the horizon, we have plenty of festive fundraising ideas to get you in the holiday spirit!

1. Rather than buying Christmas cards this year send e-messages instead (or if you’re feeling creative, make your own cards?) and donate the money saved.

2. Hold a festive bake off with friends or colleagues and see who can whip up a chocolate log or Christmas pud that Mary Berry would be proud of. Or how about a cake decorating competition? (Great fun for kids too!)

3. Do your Christmas shopping through Easy Fundraising, it won’t cost you a penny extra but you’ll be donating to FareShare every time you buy.

4. Instead of doing Secret Santa, ask your friends or colleagues to write their name on a £5 note, pop it in a (Santa) hat and pick a winner. Then split the pot between the lucky winner and FareShare.

5. Invite friends and family round for a mulled wine and mince pie evening (or a hot chocolate morning!) Ask your guests to show their appreciation for a lovely time by making a donation.Photo: Ben Salter.